Description
This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Ground beef is sautéed with a colorful medley of bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño, then seasoned with garlic powder, soy sauce, and black pepper. Served over steaming rice, this dish combines savory and slightly spicy flavors for a comforting and satisfying bowl ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium, optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
To Serve
- Cooked rice (optional, as needed)
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling, preparing it to cook the vegetables and beef.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking the meat apart, until the beef is browned completely and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Season: Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly throughout the beef and vegetable mixture. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the hot beef and pepper mixture over cooked rice bowls and enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño for desired heat level or omit for a milder dish.
- Using low sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
- If you want a lower fat option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added freshness, garnish the rice bowl with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
